'Coupe?

[JCL]

Coupé comes from the French word for 'cut', indicating that the vehicle seating is close-coupled. That usually implies two doors, but it always means a smaller rear seat volume. That translates as less rear leg room, and less headroom, the latter resulting in a sportier exterior roof line.

That, and the fact that when you invent a marketing label such as SAC you get to call yourself the market leader for a year or so.

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by JCL

That, and the fact that when you invent a marketing label such as SAC you get to call yourself the market leader for a year or so.

That is probably where most of BMW's motivation came from to use the word "coupe".

[palbay]

Originally Posted by JCL

Coupé comes from the French word for 'cut', indicating that the vehicle seating is close-coupled. That usually implies two doors, but it always means a smaller rear seat volume. That translates as less rear leg room, and less headroom, the latter resulting in a sportier exterior roof line.

That, and the fact that when you invent a marketing label such as SAC you get to call yourself the market leader for a year or so.

Well said!! Thanks! PalBay

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by JCL

That, and the fact that when you invent a marketing label such as SAC you get to call yourself the market leader for a year or so.

Keep your eyes peeled for PAS and PAC.

[palbay]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Keep your eyes peeled for PAS and PAC.

Would that be " Performance Activity Sedan" and "Performance Activity Coupe"??? Thanks! PalBay

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by palbay

Would that be " Performance Activity Sedan" and "Performance Activity Coupe"??? Thanks! PalBay

[JCL]

Hmmm, I figured PAS was in reference to 'faux pas', a socially awkward or tactless act. Guess not.

[palbay]

WOW!!! I gotta start taking notes.......BMWs gotta cough up some more concepts to fill up their new 1 million sq ft expansion here in the Upstate.....way more capacity than needed to "just" build the 2nd Gen X3.Will be very interesting to see what develops.....Thanks! PalBay